Head to head
Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Ebony, Exclusive vs Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
The verdict
The Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst comes out ahead overall — 78 to 74 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Ebony, Exclusive wins on
No standout advantage.
Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst wins on
- Better build (96 vs 91)
- Better sound (68 vs 60)
- Better value (68 vs 63)
Scorecard
| Metric | Hummingbird Standard EC, Ebony, Exclusive | Hummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 78 |
| Build | 91 | 96 |
| Playability | 75 | 75 |
| Sound | 60 | 68 |
| Value | 63 | 68 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Hummingbird Standard EC, Ebony, Exclusive | Hummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Gibson | Gibson |
| Type | Acoustic | Acoustic |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | US | US |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Solid Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Rosewood | Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 20 | 20 |
| Scale | 24.75" | 24.75" |
| Pickups | LR Baggs VTC | LR Baggs VTC |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $3,999 | $3,999 |
| Back | Mahogany | Solid Mahogany |
| Binding | Multi-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard | 6-ply Top, 4-ply Back, Single Ply Fretboard |
| Body Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer | Gloss |
| Body shape | Hummingbird | Hummingbird EC |
| Body Styles | Square Shoulder | Square Shoulder |
| Bridge | Belly Up; Rosewood | Belly-up; Rosewood |
| Bridge Pins | TUSQ | Ivory Plastic |
| Case | Hardshell | Hardshell |
| Controls | Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone | — |
| Finish | Nickel | Gold |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother of Pearl Parallelogram | Mother of Pearl Split Parallelogram |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 20 | 20 |
| Headstock Inlay | Gibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl | Gibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl |
| Joint | Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue | Glued In, Set Neck; Tapered Dovetail |
| Model | DTCSSHBECEB | MCSSHBECHCS |
| Nut | TUSQ | Bone |
| Nut width | 43.82mm / 1.73in | 43.0mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Endpin | Combination Battery Box and 1/4" Output Jack |
| Pickguard | .060” Cutaway with Hummingbird Graphics | Tortoiseshell Hummingbird with Graphics |
| Preamp | LR Baggs VTC | — |
| Profile | Rounded SlimTaper | Rounded C |
| Saddle Material | TUSQ | TUSQ |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 628.65mm / 24.75in |
| Side | Mahogany | Solid Mahogany |
| String gauges | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 |
| Top wood | Sitka Spruce | Solid Sitka Spruce |
| Truss rod | Adjustable | Dual Action |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel | Gold |
| Tuners | Grover Rotomatic | Grover Rotomatic |
| Under Saddle Pickup | LR Baggs VTC | LR Baggs VTC |
| Strap Buttons | — | 2 - Battery Box/Output Jack and Back of Heel |
| Truss Rod Cover | — | 2-ply Black Bell |
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